About Chopin Society of Atlanta

The Chopin Society of Atlanta is a non-profit organization that since early 2000 has been devoted to promoting Fryderyk Chopin's music and advancing the understanding and appreciation of his legacy while engaging and inspiring youth from the metro Atlanta area. The essence of our mission lies in enriching children's education and fostering an appreciation for classical music.

We believe that music represents a universal language that reaches the depths of emotions, stirs the imagination and helps our youth gain a better understanding and respect for each other. Our programs not only help youth appreciate the beauty of classical music but develop self-esteem and become a positive influence on their peers, demonstrating that listening to and playing classical music can translate into lifelong valuable and exciting experiences.

We Accompish Our Mission By

• organizing piano recitals by internationally acclaimed pianists
• funding scholarships for students to participate in international piano sessions in Paris, France, and Vienna, Austria
• funding scholarships for students to participate in the annual music enrichment program, "Chopin Academy of Atlanta"
• inviting young artists to perform at our fundraising events
• subsidizing concert tickets for all students
• providing prizes for participants of our popular “Chopin in Art” contest

Melody Zhou, 1st Grade
1st Prize Winner (ex aequo) in 2024 Art Contest

20 years in pictures The Krawczyński Fund

Our Concerts

They are held at various Metro Atlanta music halls and have featured internationally acclaimed pianists, such as Sergei Babayan, Rafal Blechacz, Sa Chen, Marek Drewnowski, Ingrid Fliter, Piotr Folkert, Alex Kobrin, Kevin Kenner, Marc Laforet, Leszek Możdżer, Adam Makowicz, Christopher O'Riley, Ewa Pobłocka, Joyce Yang, Ilya Yakushev, Roman Zaslavsky, and many more, whose sold-out performances have met with enthusiastic praise from classical music lovers and critics. Our young audiences have been extremely responsive, as evidenced by their insightful comments, demonstrating the profound impact the music leaves on their minds and souls.

History

The Chopin Society of Atlanta was founded in the year 2000 to carry on the tradition of preserving Fryderyk Chopin's legacy, which started in 1899 with the launching of the Chopin Chapter at the Warsaw Music Society. The first Chopin Institute was founded in 1934, and Chopin societies around the globe make up the largest network of organizations dedicated to a single composer.